A one-pan wonder—crispy golden potatoes + smoky bacon + garlic herbs. Perfect as a side dish or quick dinner!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 4 medium potatoes (cubed)
- 150g bacon (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½–1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
- Optional: onions or bell peppers
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
Set to 220°C (425°F) - Prep potatoes
- Wash, cube evenly
- Pat dry (important for crispiness)
- Season
Toss potatoes with oil, garlic, and spices - Add bacon
Spread on sheet pan and mix bacon pieces evenly - Roast
- Bake for 30–40 minutes
- Flip halfway through
- Final crisp
Broil for 3–5 minutes for extra crunch - Serve hot
Garnish with herbs or green onions
🧮 Weight Watchers (WW) Points (Approx.)
🔢 Per Serving: ~6–8 Points
🍽️ Total Recipe: ~24–30 Points
💡 Make It Lighter
- Use turkey bacon
- Reduce oil to 1 tbsp
- Add more veggies to stretch servings
👉 Can drop to ~4–5 points per serving
💡 Pro Tips
- Don’t overcrowd pan → ensures crispiness
- Cut potatoes evenly for even cooking
- Use parchment for easy cleanup
💡 Variations
- Cheesy: Add cheese last 5 mins
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or hot sauce
- Garlic butter: Toss in butter after baking
- Breakfast style: Add eggs on top
❓ FAQs
❓ Why are my potatoes not crispy?
Too much moisture or overcrowding—spread them out!
❓ Can I air fry this?
Yes—cook in batches at 200°C for 15–20 mins
❓ Can I prep ahead?
Yes—cut potatoes and store in water (dry before cooking)
❓ What potatoes work best?
Yukon gold or russet for crispiness